Funny English conversations slowed down for ESL students. Hi! We are English teachers with many years of experience in 英会話 schools, private classes, and online. BUT this podcast is about having fun! Similar to "GoGoエイブ会話" (Abe's original podcast) this program is for people who want some laughs with their English studies. We have natural conversations, but speak slowly so that ESL learners can keep up, and we will try to explain some of the advanced vocabulary, expressions, and idioms that we ...
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We talk about hot humid weather and AC "wars" at work and at home. Then Rich tells us his opinion on Kamala Harris who is from California (same as Rich), and might be the next president of the USA. Finally, we read some reviews that we got from international listeners. X: @FBEteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe'…
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219. Big Rich is curious about EVERYTHING
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We talk about accidentally teaching people to swear, then we talk about a "drag queen" that we met recently, and find out that Rich is curious about dressing up like a woman! If there is anyone that would like to come to Sendai and dress Big Rich up like a woman, please let me know! Lol X: @FBEteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbet…
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We talk about Rich "house hunting" for a new apartment, and then we answer a question about pronunciation problems. X: @FBEteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: https://www.55freebird.com/ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4…
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Congratulations Big Rich! He is now a married man. We talk about Rich's big news, meeting the family, buying a ring, etc. We also answer a question about scammers. ertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: https://www.55freebird.com/ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https:/…
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We talk about Canada Day, American Independence Day, and the foods that were popular when we were growing up. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: https://www.55freebird.com/ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co…
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Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) https://www.55freebird.com/events In this episode we talk about a very dumb decision that we made one summer night many years ago. Then we answer a question about traveling by airplane. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe'…
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Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) https://www.55freebird.com/events In this episode Abe tells Rich about a new app that is BETTER THAN GOOGLE! We talk about interesting fun facts that Abe learned about on the "Perplexity" app. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/…
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213. High-Fives, Handshakes, & Fist Bumps
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We talk about "high-fives" and handshake greetings, eating "horumon", and cooking fish. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: https://www.55freebird.com/ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8…
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We talk about our friend Young Tiger (Taiga), and how eating habits have to change as you get older. Then we stand up to answer a question from a business-woman about how to make small talk with an older man during awkward business dinners, etc. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe…
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Abe tries to make Rich say "oooOOOoooh" by getting him excited, Rich talks about a birthday dinner for his girlfriend, and then we answer a listener question about driving in our home countries, and if you can easily live without a car or not. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's…
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Rich gives an update about the mysterious tall couple, and we introduce a listener's theory about them. Then rich talks about seeing "bunny girls" with his girlfriend, and trying not to look at their "bunny butts" Lol. Then we answer a question about memorable students that we have taught. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: …
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Rich talks about his girlfriend doing a deep cleaning of his apartment, he tells us what inspired him to travel so much, and we answer a question from Germany about "life mottos". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: https://www.55freebird.com/ …
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Rich talks about his trip to Machu Pichu, and we discuss how traveling has changed since the internet became so accessible. We also answer a listener question about how Japan could fix the low birthrate issue. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: https://www.…
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207. What would you do "if money were no object"?
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We finally talk to Ben on the phone and get to the bottom of the pineapple mystery! We also answer a question about keeping students attention in class, and we fantasize about what we would do "if money were no object". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: htt…
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We talk about the world's longest fart, introduce a new word from a review on Apple Podcasts, and Rich tells us his unique opinions about food and traveling. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si…
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205. Pineapple Date, New Song, & Strange News
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We introduce a new song by Space Dragon, Rich gives an update about his date in Yamagata, and Abe tells Rich about some strange news from around the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=c…
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204. What happens in Okinawa stays in Okinawa.
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We talk about a trip we took to Okinawa many years ago. Then we answer a relationship question from Russia, and another question about Big Rich's experience traveling around the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artis…
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Rich gives us an update about the mysterious couple he often sees when he goes for a walk, and then we talk about his plans to have a romantic cherry blossom picnic date. After that we talk about the elephant in the room and decide how to share a nice gift from a Taiwanese listener. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…
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Hello friends! In today's episode I take a walk down memory lane and talk about all the skits that were mentioned in the song that Space Dragon made for episode 200. Don't worry guys, Big Rich will be back next week for a brand new episode! FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1…
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Hello friends! Today we talk about first impressions, strange encounters with religious groups, and Big Rich answers a question about his experience traveling the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQP…
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Oh my god, what a crazy episode. We talk about more gross dad habits, champagne, the biggest fruit ever, helicopter fights, "milking the moose", incest, porn, incest porn, cousins, farting, a million dollar idea... and two new songs by Space Dragon! Listen at your own risk. Lol FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6W…
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Today we talk about sneezing, gross dad habits, and the origin of our legendary Tuesday night boy's night. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Abe's Website: https://w…
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Today we talk about Hawaii, having "thick skin", and we introduce a new song by Space Dragon! Afterwards Big Rich tells us about collecting stuffed animals, and how he impresses ladies with his special "lentil surprise" dish. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON o…
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Today we talk about kerosene heaters, how babies are like a key to go anywhere you want, and we answer a question about how Rich ended up teaching in Japan. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=…
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Hello Friends! Today Rich tells us about his unusual walking habits, and we answer a question about what to do in California if you go there for a holiday. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=c…
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195. What's your Type? (Questions for Big Rich)
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Hello Friends! Today Big Rich tells us a little bit about his first job teaching English in Europe, and answers some listener questions about his "type" (the type of girl he likes), and some other things. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.s…
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Hello friends! Big Rich is back and we talk about how we met, how Rich lived for almost two years without a refrigerator, and we answer a listener question about handwriting. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQ…
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Hello friends... Today is a sad day for Teacher Talk fans. Ben has decided to stop podcasting. We talk about the reasons for his decision, and he leaves us with a new song. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk…
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192. Yellow Snow & Ending Business Emails
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Hello friends! Today we talk about our snowboarding trip to Zao, Ben tells us about some large items he has bought recently, and we answer a question from a listener about how to end business emails. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotif…
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Hello friends! Today we talk about Ben's burning desire to go snowboarding, an embarrassing medical problem, and we answer a question from a listener who is planning a road trip in Australia. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ar…
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190. "I told my bed that I'm going to wife!"
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Hello friends! Ben is back! Today we talk about Abe traveling to Canada with his family, Ben's Christmas in Japan, we answer a question from Russia about how we spent New Year's Eve, and we talk a little bit about kissing customs (Ben thinks it is weird that Abe's family kiss each other on the lips). Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtub…
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189. Happy New Year! (Special guest: Big Rich!)
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Happy New Year friends! Today we are joined by our good friend and very experienced English teacher, Big Rich! We talk about what it is like to be a giant in Japan, and answer a question about training songs in the American military. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAG…
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Hello friends! Today Ben tells us about his family trip to Lego Land! We also talk about an animal attack in Australia. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: h…
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187. Free University & "Loan" Words & "It Hits Too Close to Home"
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Hello friends! Today we discuss the big news about free university in Japan! We also talk about "schadenfreude" which is when someone feels good when they see other people having trouble. We also introduce the expression "it hits too close to home", which means something feels personal to you so you don't like to joke or talk lightly about it. Teac…
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186. "I" vs "Me" & Turning Over a New Leaf
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Hello friends! Today we make a promise! Can Ben really last a week without alcohol? We will see... We also tell some dad jokes and answer a question about "I" vs "me". Video for this episode on YouTube! Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.s…
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Hello friends! Today we do some dad jokes! Then we give some advice about how to find clean toilets when you are traveling abroad. Video for this episode on YouTube! Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gU…
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184. Funny Small Talk & "Keep your panties on" & Yellow Fever
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Hello friends! Today we talk about Ben's Yellow Fever, introduce some funny small talk in various situations, and answer some listener questions. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_…
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Hello friends! Today we talk about Ben's hair cutting skills, and we answer a serious question about having an international long distance relationship. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0…
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182. (Terrible) Pick Up Lines For Women [R]
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Happy Tuesday! It is quite rare for women to use 'pick up' lines on men, but times are changing, and a listener asked us, so in this episode we introduce some (terrible) pick up lines for women. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com…
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Happy Tuesday! We talk about Ben's unlucky kayaking trip, give Ben's lonely friend a suggestion for a partner, and answer a question about classroom management. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=…
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Happy Tuesday! We talk about Abe's trip to Osaka, and we help Ben's friend in Australia who recently became single. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https…
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Happy Tuesday! We talk about spending time in the countryside, finding porn magazines outside, and Ben has a story about a woman in Australia that decided to pick up a platypus. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2Vq…
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Happy Tuesday! We talk about Abe's daughter's birthday party, and we answer a question about "supernatural" or paranormal" experiences. Towards the end we look at a review from a listener in Australia. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spot…
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Happy Tuesday! We talk about Abe's hectic weekend, Australian slang, and Ben tries to make up for forgetting Abe's birthday by singing him some original birthday songs. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie…
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We talk about Ben being sick, Abe's trip to Aomori, answer a question about the toys that we played with when we were children, and we have a special update from a listener that asked us for ROMANTIC advice! Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://ope…
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175. Building Suspense (by using the present tense♪)
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We talk about a stereo type that Ben's dog does not fit, answer a question from Canada about which Japanese accents sound cool to us, and we explain how to use the present tense to build suspense and dramatic effect when you are telling someone a story. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confi…
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Today we find out that we both broke our promises, and we answer a listener question about times when we were in a dangerous situation while traveling abroad. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cj…
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Today we open some gifts, and Abe is very disappointed. We also do an update for a listener question, and then we answer a new question about "luck". Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-…
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172. It's Important to Remember the Context.
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We talk about "Indian summers", moving heavy things at Ben's house, and then we answer a follow up question about farting in space. Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/vf-6mbPI1sg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6C…
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We talk about enjoying the summer, then Abe tells Ben about peeing in his cat's toilet when he was half asleep. After that we receive some gifts from international listeners! Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/8HhYQzs3QZg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on …
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